Inkjet & Digital Printing

Ricoh named a Leader in the 2026 Worldwide Laser Production Printers by IDC MarketScape

Tuesday 04. August 2026 - Ricoh today announced it has been named in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers, 2026 Vendor Assessment. This IDC MarketScape assesses the capabilities and strategies of 11 worldwide vendors of laser production printers. According to the report a key capability is Ricohs polymerised toner technology that improves print quality and energy efficiency. We believe this demonstrates how our technology supports our sustainability goals.

It continued: “More importantly, Ricoh’s core capability in laser production printers is shown not only in the hardware but also in the integration of semiconductor laser technology, electrophotography, toner materials science, and high-volume print engineering developed over nearly 90 years of imaging innovation.”  

This latest recognition follows Ricoh being positioned in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment (#US52990625, December 2025).

“We are delighted to again be named a Leader by IDC MarketScape,” said Eef de Ridder, Vice President, Graphic Communications Group, Ricoh Europe. “We are especially pleased that our commitment to research and development and the many innovations that result from it have been considered. We believe it confirms the value of our focus on Co-innovating with clients and partners to identify and develop solutions that support high quality production, agility, and growth.”

Said Tim Greene, Research Director at IDC, “Ricoh is considered a trusted brand in production printing because it combines engineering heritage, global support, stable technology platforms, and reliable performance, all of which are essential for professional print providers that depend on their equipment for daily business operations.”